Volume 4, Issue 2

TRIO/SSS TRIBUNE Spring 2016

WELCOME NEW PROGRAM ASSISTANT, LANI MOUA

By: Aly Olson

We have a new Program Assistant in the TRIO/SSS and Academic Skills office suite. Lani Moua has worked in admissions at Crown College in St Bonifacius, MN, as well as administrative work in both advertising and insurance companies. She is a TRIO alumna from an Upward Bound program in Oma-ha, and holds both B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from Crown College. Lani seems undaunted by learning new tasks, is very personable and knows her CRM software. She started working with us January 5, and since then she has learned A LOT about our programs, our students and Augsburg College in general. I decid-ed to give her a break on the heavy thinking and interviewed her for us to get to know her a little more.

Aly O: I'm excited to welcome you to our team! What attracts you about working at TRIO/SSS, ASO and Augsburg College? Lani M: Thank you, I’m happy to be here! I think what attracts me about Augsburg is that you get that small community vibe, but because of the diversity here, it makes you feel like you’re at a bigger college. I have such a love for TRIO especially because I was a part of Upward Bound. In a way, meeting and working with students is my way of reliving college again through hearing about their experience. ACJO: What are your first impressions of the TRIO/SSS Program at Augsburg? LM: They are very down to earth and passionate about students. You can see that the TRIO staff really know and care about their students. ACJO: You’re sucking up to me now, aren’t you? LM: Okay, maybe. ACJO: Do you have any goals for yourself as you take on this combined role of Program Assistant and Tutor Coordinator? LM: A goal for myself as I take on this role is not only see, but better understand the behind-the-scenes of all the people, resources, and the work done to help students succeed here. I hope to be able to hear and also be part of some of the success stories of students. ACJO: After working in accounting and advertising, what brought you back to higher education? LM: Having only been out of school for a couple of years now, I have been able to try out different posi-tions (internal auditor, admissions counselor, and office manager) in a variety of industries (insurance, higher education, advertising). I was able to take some time off and reflect on what I really wanted to do as a career and realized I wanted to pay it forward. I want to give back to the investment that was given to me. As a first-generation student, I believe strongly in TRIO because of the impact the program has had on my pursuit of further education, but also providing me the confidence to have a vision for my own future. Having several conversations with important people in my life, I received affirmation that this was where I wanted to be. ACJO: I used to like watching the Inside Actors Studio interviews on the Bravo network. The interview-er always ended the two hours of guest-specific questions with this questionnaire. Let’s give it a try, shall we? LM: Umm. Okay...

What is your favorite word? “Girl”. If you Google Buzzfeeds "What Does 'Girl' Really Mean?" you’ll get why it’s my favorite word. It’s hilarious!

What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Electronic dance music. It wakes me up when I need it, like to work out. And it tunes me into being in the moment.

What turns you off? Bad coffee and stale pop. Oh gosh, I sound like a caffeine snob (which I sort of am I guess). I need those things to taste good and fresh.

What is your favorite curse word? Damn it, I don’t know! Hmm...maybe “damn it” hahaha. What sound or noise do you love? A lot of people don’t like rainy days, but there’s just something

calming about the sound of rain. It reminds me to slow down. What sound or noise do you hate? Thunder. I can’t sleep at night during a thunderstorm. (Ironic,

eh? -- ACJO) What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? This is tough! Could I choose

two? I would love to be a food stylist. It would be so fun to arrange them for photo shoots and seeing them in magazines, advertisements, and it’s all over Instagram! The second one would be to work for Spotify. It would be awesome to be able to have a job where you sit and discover new (and old) mu-sic and create playlists for users to listen to.

What profession would you not like to do? Auditor. I’ve done it before and well, no one likes audi-tors. I want to be liked.

If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? “You have loved people well.”

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Equipment Checkout…. ................. …....2

Networking………………………………..……..2

Spring 2016 Event Calendar………...……..3

Fall Semester Ipad Winner………….……...3

Apply for Graduation………………….……...4

Augsburg Experience………………….……...4

Tips for Winning a Scholarship………......5

Fall 2015 Dean’s List…………………………...5

Ways to Manage Stress……………….……....6

Community Resources Coordinator……...6

Academic Skills Crossword Puzzle………...7

TRIO/SSS Staff …………..……………………….8

“given the choice of having a root canal or being in a situation where I have to talk or otherwise interact with others, I would much rather get the novocaine shot and let my dentist drill away”- Kevin Cheatham

EQUIPMENT CHECK OUT FROM TRIO/SSS

Each semester, our office has equip-

ment available for check-out, includ-

ing: Laptops, Graphing Calcula-

tors, and Smartpens. These items

are on a first-come, first-serve basis to

current enrolled active TRIO/SSS

students only. Items can be checked

out in the TRIO/SSS office starting on

Monday January 11, 2016.

**While laptops may be borrowed

month-to-month, calculators and

Smartpens may be checked out for the

entire semester. Equipment goes fast!

MN PRIVATE COLLEGES JOB

& INTERNSHIP FAIR

Get ready to attend the MN Private Col-

leges Job & Internship Fair on Wednes-

day, February 17th 2016 from 9am-3pm

at the Minneapolis Convention Center. To

attend the fair, register by Friday, Febru-

ary 12th. There is a $10 registration fee,

but if you register online, upload resume,

and attend preparation sessions, TRIO/

SSS will pay the $10 registration fee.

Make sure to register by February 12th,

otherwise the fee will increase to $30.

Once you register, attend a 30-minute

prep session held in the Strommen Center

(Christensen Center, Suite 100).

Prep sessions will be held on the following

dates:

Wednesday, Jan.27th-4:30 -5 pm

Tuesday, Feb.2nd -11:25 -11:55 am

Wednesday, Feb. 3rd- 12:30-1 pm

Monday, Feb. 8th- 10:30-11 am

Thursday, Feb. 11th–3:45 -4:15 pm

Check out the Strommen Center website

at http://www.augsburg.edu/strommen/

calendar/mnpcfair/for more information

about the job & internship fair.

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By: Kevin Cheatham

Psychologist Carl Jung helped popularize the term “introversion.” People with the trait of introver-sion, or introverts, are focused more on internal thoughts and feelings and unlike extroverts, do not gain their energy from social situations. Introversion is also one of the traits that may be assigned to those who take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). The MBTI helps determine how people perceive the world and make decisions. According to the MBTI, I am an ISTJ.

ISTJs tend to be quiet, serious, and dependable. They are realistic and responsible. Those who are ISTJ identified take pleasure in order and organization. ISTJs deal with logic and the facts. Famous ISTJs include our nation’s first president, George Washington, the Queen of England, Elizabeth II, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and reportedly, for all the psychologists in the room, Sigmund Freud. I think I’m in pretty good company.

“Okay, so that’s all great and dandy, Kevin, and thanks for the mini psychology lesson but where is this going because I’m bored?” Well, hold on to your socks, I’m getting there.

The “I” in me is very strong or high on the scale. It is difficult, sometimes painful, for me to get to know others. And given the choice of having a root canal or being in a situation where I have to talk or otherwise interact with others, I would much rather get the novocaine shot and let my dentist drill away. I generally will not be the person in the room to start the conversation. However, I am most often in situations where I must tap into what little there is of the extrovert in me. Networking with others is one of those situations.

Networking is, perhaps, one of the most successful tools one can use for success. I have heard many times that it’s not always just what you know, but whom you know (and who knows you)! Network-ing can be difficult or intimidating, but one great thing about being an Auggie is that there are many opportunities here for you to learn the skill. Our Strommen Center for Meaningful Work offers many events throughout the year for students to connect with graduates and other individuals in the workplace. In fact, visit their website to sign up for the upcoming Auggie Networking event on Tuesday, February 9th. Creating a LinkedIn profile is a good way to start making connections, and once again, the Strommen Center is offering two hands-on sessions to get you up to speed. These will be on Thursday, January 26th and Thursday, February 25th.

And if those sessions aren’t enough, your friendly TRIO/SSS advisors will have “Backpack to Brief-case” workshops on Tuesday, February 2nd and Wednesday, February 3rd where you can come learn how to dress for success and deliver a 60 second elevator speech so you’ll be more effective when you connect with people who can help you find jobs or other great opportunities.

Networking is a way to build relationships, and is an important skill to master as you work your way through school. I don’t think George Washington or Jeff Bezos would have achieved the success they did without a little networking. And although Queen Elizabeth inherited her title, Her Majesty probably still had to talk to a few people to get her point across.

NETWORKING

SPRING 2016 WORKSHOP CALENDAR & EVENTS

Join your fellow TRIO/SSS Auggies at one of the various workshops offered throughout spring semester.

Every month, we will explore a new topic related to academic, financial, personal, and career goals. We

will hold two sessions for each workshop, unless otherwise noted. TRIO/SSS participants are expected to

attend at least two workshops (highlighted in red) per semester. Sign up in the TRIO/SSS office to

receive reminders!

WIN AN IPAD

For every TRIO/SSS workshop you

attend, your name will be entered

into a drawing for a chance to win

an IPad at the end of spring semes-

ter. Make sure to attend as many

workshops as you can to increase

your chances of winning. Good luck!

Also, we’ll be giving away cool swag

at each workshop, so make sure you

don’t miss out. TRIO students are

expected to attend at least two

TRIO/SSS approved workshops per

semester. Make sure to sign up in

the TRIO/SSS office to receive

reminders.

IPAD WINNER FROM

FALL SEMESTER

Congratulations to Shawn Jagdeo

‘18 who won the Ipad for the fall

workshop drawing. We had a very

successful fall semester with work-

shops and would like to thank all

the participants who attended.

More workshops will be offered

during spring semester. Don’t miss

out on the opportunity to win an

Ipad!

TRIO/SSS Students at the Fall Internship Palooza Workshop

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Shawn Jagdeo ‘18, Ipad winner

January

Professional Communication

Workshop

Wednesday, January 20

5:00 pm-6:00 pm

Location: OGC 100

*Sponsored by Traveler’s Edge Program

Welcome Back Open House

Thursday, January 21

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Location: TRIO/SSS Office

Scholarship workshop

Wednesday, January 27

2:30 pm-3:30 pm

Location: Marshall Room, CC

Thursday, January 28

3:45 pm-4:45 pm

Location: Lindell 202

*Co-Sponsored by TRIO/SSS & Latin@

Student Services

February

“Backpack to Briefcase”

Tuesday, February 2

Noon-1:30 pm

Location: OGC 100

Wednesday, February 3

3:15 pm-4:45 pm

Location: Lindell 202

MN Internship Fair

Wednesday, February 17

9:00 am-3:00 pm

Location: Minneapolis Convention Center

March

“Life after College”

Thursday, March 31

Noon–1:30 pm

Location: Marshall Room, CC

*Co-Sponsored by TRIO/SSS & SFS

April

FAFSA Workshops

Wednesday, April 6

2:30 pm-3:30 pm

Location: SVE 201

Thursday, April 14

12:30 pm-1:30 pm

Location: SVE 201

Tuesday, April 19

4:00 pm-5:00 pm

Location: SVE 201

*Co-Sponsored by TRIO/SSS, SFS and

College Possible

End of the Semester Party

Friday, April 22

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Location: TRIO/SSS Office

2015 TRIO/SSS & Summer Bridge Graduates

AUGSBURG EXPEREINCE

Have you completed an Augsburg Expe-

rience requirement? As part of your

graduation requirement, you must com-

plete at least one “Augsburg Experience”

that focuses on linking classroom learn-

ing with off-campus opportunities. An

Augsburg Experience provides students

opportunities for; direct involvement

with people and organizations outside of

the college, first-hand discovery, integra-

tion, and application of knowledge, self-

awareness through reflective and critical

thinking, exploration of vacation—of

what one is called to do in the world, and

high-impact learning that helps students

make the transition from college to a

career.

Ways that students can complete an

Augsburg Experience are; Internships,

Study Abroad (both short term or semes-

ter-long), student-teaching or field-work,

service learning experiences that are

embedded in a course, faculty-student

research experience (through URGO), or

an individualized off-campus immersion

experience.

If you have questions regarding how to

complete an Augsburg Experience, talk

to your TRIO/SSS Advisor, the Strom-

men Center, or the Center for Global

Education and Experience (CGEE) to

discuss possible interests.

APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Spring is FAFSA renewal time. Renew your FAFSA by logging into the Federal Student Aid

Website at www.fafsa.gov. You must have a FSA ID (a username and password) which has

replaced the Federal Student Aid PIN. Your FSA ID confirms your identity when you access

your financial aid information and electronically sign Federal Aid documents. If you do not

have a FSA ID, you can create one by logging in to fafsa.gov. FAFSA applications are due May

1st. Student’s financial aid can be reduced by 50% if they do not renew their application by

the May 1st deadline. TRIO/SSS will be holding three FAFSA renewal workshops during

spring semester to help students complete the FAFSA application. Please check the TRIO/

SSS event calendar for date and time of workshops. In order to complete your FAFSA appli-

cation, you must have an FSA ID. If you have questions, contact your TRIO/SSS Advisor.

Attention Juniors! Did you know that you

must complete and submit an

“Undergraduate Intent to Graduate” form

at least one calendar year prior to your

“planned” semester of degree completion.

This means for most students, you should

be applying for graduation at the end of

your spring semester of your junior year.

You will need to print out an “intent to

graduate” form online at

www.augsburg.edu/registrar/graduation.

Complete the form, meet with your faculty

advisor, have your faculty advisor complete

and sign your major checklist and submit

the Intent to Graduate form with all re-

quired supporting documents, to the Regis-

trar’s Office (Enrollment Center, Sverdrup

Hall). Why do you need to do this? This is

your official degree audit. It is a way for the

college to make sure you have completed all

the required general education require-

ments as well as your major and minor

requirements. It also allows you to know

whether you are missing anything that you

thought you completed, such as an Augs-

burg Experience. If you have any questions

or concerns, talk to your TRIO/SSS advi-

sor.

RENEW YOUR FAFSA

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Ikram Dawid, ‘16

Study Abroad Experience in South Korea

Fall 2015

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By: Melody M. Geiger

Do well in school. This is the reason you are trying to get scholarship money. Awarding organiza-

tions want to give money to students who they believe will succeed and complete their education.

They often look at grade point average (gpa) as an indicator. Many competitive scholarships require

a gpa of 3.0 or higher.

Get involved! Many scholarship essay prompts focus on leadership and community service. Find

something you enjoy and are passionate about and establish a continued relationship. Scholarship

committees are looking for more than just an occasional “Feed My Starving Children” visit. Howev-

er, if you have not been able to commit to community service or formal leadership opportunities due

to work or family responsibilities, realize that these too can be very valuable experiences to write

about as well.

Know your strengths and be able to write about them. Don’t be afraid to “brag” about your-

self. Scholarship readers want to hear about your successes. If you don’t know your strengths,

schedule an appointment with Augsburg’s Strommen Center and ask people who know you well to

help.

Be able to discuss obstacles you have faced. More importantly, be able to share how you have

overcome them.

Search and apply early and often. Don’t give up and don’t stop applying. If you don’t enter, you

can’t win.

Look for less competitive scholarships. Your time is valuable. Applying for more scholarships

that are less competitive, even if they yield less money may be more lucrative than applying for

scholarships of higher value in which you have to compete with the whole nation. Look for local or

scholarships with more specific qualifications (for which you are eligible) as well as scholarships

that are only for Augsburg students.

Be thoughtful about and to recommenders. Think carefully about who you choose. Do they

know you well? Have you given them a good impression of yourself? Also be considerate and appre-

ciative of them. A minimum of a three week notice is preferable. Send them your resume and also a

few paragraphs addressing specifically why you think you would be a good candidate for the partic-

ular scholarship. Look at what is asked of recommenders and try to address those details. After-

ward, send them a hand-written thank you for taking the time to provide a recommendation and if

applicable, follow through to let them know you received it.

Carefully read directions and essay prompts. You do not want to work hard on an applica-

tion and not earn a scholarship due to not following directions or addressing the specific questions

asked. Read essay prompts carefully and be sure to address them fully.

Get assistance with proofreading and editing your application. Have a writing tutor or

professional mentor, advisor, or professor read all essays and look over complete application before

you submit it.

Do not wait until the last minute to submit. Whether the application needs to be submitted

electronically or through the mail, you must account for possible obstacles that could occur. If you

plan ahead, you can deal with the obstacle and still have time to submit on time.

*To learn of scholarship opportunities and get hands-on help to create a template for scholarship

essays, attend our first workshop on Wednesday, January 27 from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm.

MELODY’S MANTRA FOR WINNING A SCHOLARSHIP

(10 TIPS)

“A minimum of a three week notice is preferable. Send them your resume and also a few paragraphs addressing specifically why you think you would be a good candidate for the

particular scholarship.”

Congratulations to the following

TRIO/SSS Students for making it

on the Dean’s List. The Dean’s list

recognizes students who receive a

3.5 GPA or higher at the end of

each semester.

Raqiya Abdi

Hassan Aden

Anisa Ahmed

Tim Bishop

Emma Blom

Saberina Calle

Lauren Canales

Megan Carrell

Anabel Chavez

Dahvid Ear

Lorreal Edwards

Winta Gebre

Winnie Godi

Kitana Holland

Erika Idrovo-Cuesta

Olusewa Ifonlaja

Elizabeth Ihekoronye

Ali Kanan

BK Kormah

Khanh Le

Romae Leach

Jerry Lee

Bethany Lor

Marquell Moorer

Chang Moua

Kathy Moua

Taneasha Muonio

Thu Nguyen

Estevan Perez

Peace Peters

Cam Thu Pham

Jazmin Rosas-Torres

Sulaiman Sesay

Cassidy Strobl

Ong Thao

Salty Traun

Cheemoua Vang

Mai Xee Vang

Panyia Vue

Diamonique Walker

Em Warpula

Tou Xiong

Mai Kia Yang

Noupaul Yang

Fall 2015 Dean’s List

MANAGING STRESS

By: Xia Xiong-Vang

Welcome back to spring semester! I hope that you had a relaxing winter break and had some time to recharge. As you return to classes and getting ready to tackle another semester, remember to take time for self-care. What does this mean? It means make time to take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and mentally. With a million things going on, stress can easily creep up and affect everything around you. Here are some tips to mange stress and help reduce the pressure of being a college student.

1.) Get enough sleep. You might have gotten into the habit of staying up until the wee hours of the night and then wak-ing up for an 8 a.m. class. Not getting enough sleep can increase your stress level and increase your risk of illnesses. A typical college student need at least seven to nine hours of sleep a night to maintain good health. It is recommended that students try to get into a sleep schedule where they are getting to bed before midnight.

2.) Eat well. This can be challenging as a college student when you are surrounded by an all you can eat cafeteria, Frap-puccino, and junk food. However, by choosing fruits, vegetables or whole-grain options you can combat the temptation of reaching for sugary food and drinks. Avoid short-term comfort food or sugar highs that will actually make you feel worse. Also, try to limit your intake of caffeine such as coffee or pop because too much can actually result in an energy crash.

3.) Exercise. Studies have shown time and time again that exercise is the best way to reduce stress. When you’re feeling stressed, doing 20 minutes of a physical activity can reduce stress level dramatically. Do something that you enjoy, whether it be running, swimming, yoga, or playing basketball with friends. Make time in your schedule to exercise, even if you can only commit to 10 minutes. Something is better than nothing.

4.) Don’t overload yourself. Between classes, extracurricular activities, and work, its easy for students to take on more than they can handle. It’s okay to want to participate in everything, but you don’t have to do it all at once. It’s actually impossible to do everything at once, and do it well. So, pick your top three things that you want to do and say no to the rest. Learn to say no to friends when you are busy and accept that it’s okay to not be involved in every organization on campus.

5.) Find Support. Being a college student is challenging, and having a support system can help you manage stress. Whether that be friends, family, professors, or your TRIO/SSS Advisor, find someone you can share your frustrations with. Having someone to talk to about your problems can help reduce stress. You can also visit one of the counselors in the Center for Counseling and Wellness on campus to discuss your concerns. Augsburg students receive 10 counseling sessions for free per academic year, so take advantage of this service.

6.) Breathe. When you feel stressed, deep breathing exercises can help reduce the tension. Inhale slowly through your nose, hold the breath for a few seconds, then exhale through your mouth. Repeat a few times. This exercise should help calm you down and help reduce tension and stress. Also, when feeling stressed, pause, and think about why you’re feel-ing stressed. Taking a step back and looking at the situation, you might learn that it can be resolved by making small changes.

Feeling overwhelmed comes with being a college student. It’s okay to feel stressed because that means you care, but you want to be able to maintain your stress level. Try using at least one of the above tips (or all of them) when you start feeling stressed out; and remember, that you are not the only one going through this.

CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND COUNSELING (CWC)

Augsburg now has a Community Resources Coordinator who can help Augsburg students connect with social service resources! The Community Resources Coordinator is available to assist students in locating and accessing necessary commu-nity resources. Students can get support in the following areas: housing, emergency shelter, food, finances, trans-portation, child care, insurance, clothing, and more. There is no cost for this service as it is included in your tui-tion. Services are available to any currently enrolled Augsburg student. The Community Resource Coordinator’s office is located in the Center for Wellness & Counseling. Sessions are scheduled in 30 minute increments and will be individualized to meet specific student need. These sessions are confidential and focused on supporting your success at Augsburg College. Students may call or visit the CWC to schedule an appointment; when you call, please specify that you would like an appointment with the Community Resources Coordinator. Availability for spring semester 2016 is Tuesdays 9am-5pm, Wednesdays, 9am-noon, and Thursdays noon-5pm. The Community Resource Coordinator is a current Augsburg Graduate Student in the Social Work Pro-gram. Students from the Graduate Social Work program who are interested in getting support in locating com-munity resources will be asked to meet with one of CWC’s non-intern staff.

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CWC Contact Information

The Center for Wellness and

Counseling (CWC) is located in

Anderson Hall, on the first

floor. You can contact CWC at

(612) 330-1707 or check their

website at www.augsburg.edu/

cwc/ for more information

about their hours and services.

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1 With 69 across, exams in which

students are often asked to

compare and contrast

6 “No ifs, ______or buts!”

10 Video store rentals

14 Singer ______Apple

16 Wind-up fishing equipment

17 Learning option in which

people get together to share

their skills and resources: 2 wds.

19 Jealousy

20 Rapper w/the 2007 #1 album

“Epiphany”: Hyph.

21 Having prongs, as a fork

22 Quantity: Abbr.

25 Organ of vision

26 Organ of hearing

28 God, informally

29 Thousand dollars, informally

31 Going over, as a lesson after

24-Down

34 May I ___ favor? 2 wds.

35 Photographer’s need

36 Reads over quickly to get the

main ideas, as multiple textbook

chapters

38 Harry Potter’s best friend

Weasley

39 Greek letter after rho

42 Of the spinal cord, e.g.

44 Notable time spans

45 Graphic ____ (Visual study

aid, such as described at 59-

Across, 11-Down or 21-Down)

48 Studies in such a way that

long-term retention of the mate-

rials is unlikely

49 Stimpy’s canine pal

50 Neither here _____there

51 Country between Can. &

Mex.

53 Wrestling surface

54 Bacteria that may cause

intestinal illness: 2 wds.

56 Where figure skaters

skate: 2 wds.

58 Tardy

59 Diagrams that show step-

by-step progressions through

systems: 2 wds.

64 Luge or toboggan

65 Entertainer Minnelli

66 Occurrence

67 Snow queen in Disney’s

“Frozen”

68 Do as you’re told

69 See 1-across

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1 D-H linkup

2 Paul McCartney’s title

3 The upper Midwest’s

_______Canels

4 “What are you, some kind

of _______?: 2 wds.

5 Barked sharply

6 More bohemian

7 An adjective modifies it

8 Faculty firecracker

9 Pigpen

10 German for “three”

11 Image of overlapping

circles showing relationships

between sets: 2 wds.

12 Prepare for eating, as a

shrimp

13 Crafty type: 2 wds.

18 Express in words

21 Decision _____(diagrams

in which branches represent

choices and their conse-

quences)

22 “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,

it’s___!”: 2 wds.

23 “The Simpsons” school-

teachers, informally: 2 wds.

24 Writing down the main

points, as in a class session:

2 wds.

26 “_____Almighty” (2007

Steve Carrell film)

27 Look through the cross

hairs

30 “...just to ___few”: 2 wds

32 French for “school”

33 More twisted, as humor

37 One of the two main

branches of Islam

38 Slim cell phone from

Motorola

40 Papa’s partner

41 Helper: Abbr.

43 ___Grande (river to the

Gulf of Mexico)

45 End of a bully’s threat: 2

wds.

46 Ability to remember, as

material when taking an

exam

47 Airport’s takeoff and

landing strip

48 Official seal, as on a

document

52 “____’em!” (Attack,

Spot!”)

55 ____Charmed life

(escaped hardship): 2 wds.

56 Seep

57 Overhanging roof edge

59 Cheery sales agent in

Progressive insurance ads

60 Ad-_____(improvise)

61 Hi-___monitor

62 Blasting compound

63 Roads: Abbr.

ACROSS

ACADEMIC SKILLS

By Frank Longo 2014, The New York Times

The Student Support Services (SSS)

program is one of the three TRIO pro-

grams originally funded under the

Higher Education Act of 1965. SSS

helps students overcome class, social,

and cultural barriers to complete their

college education.

Augsburg TRIO/SSS started in 2001

and is funded by the U.S. Department

of Education and Augsburg College.

The Minnesota Department of Educa-

tion Summer Food Service Program

(SFSP) provides additional funding for

Summer Bridge. Augsburg TRIO/SSS

annually provides individual and

group services to 160 students.

All Augsburg TRIO/SSS services are

provided at no cost to program partici-

pants. Students participate in TRIO/

SSS throughout their enrollment at

Augsburg College.

Augsburg TRIO/SSS also selects 25

incoming first-year, TRIO-eligible

students to participate in its Summer

Bridge component.

TRIO STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES STAFF

Mailing Address

PLEASE

PLACE

STAMP

HERE

Augsburg College

TRIO/Student Support Services

Gage Center for Student Success

Lindell Library 201

2211 Riverside Avenue South

Campus Box 47

Minneapolis, MN 55454

Phone 612 330-1311

http://www.augsburg.edu/triosss

Student Workers at the Front Desk

Dahvid Ear--Finance & Mathematics‘17

Kalyn McConnell--Social Work ‘18

Anisa Ahmed– Biology ‘19

Mohamud Mohamed– Psychology ‘19

Erika Indrovo-Cuesta– Political Science ‘19

Aly Olson– Director

(612) 330-1313

jepsen@augsburg.edu

Kevin Cheatham– Assistant Director

(612) 330-1314

cheathak@augsburg.edu

Melody M. Geiger– Academic Advisor

(612) 330-1029

geigerm@augsburg.edu

Xia Xiong-Vang– Academic Advisor

(612) 330-1343

xiongx@augsburg.edu

Lani Moua– Program Assistant

(612) 330-1360

moual@augsburg.edu

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